5. Triangular shaped sign:

yield

6. You cannot park:

in front of fire hydrant, bus stop zone, front of a driveway

Pavement marked with 2 center lines, one broken and one solid:

passing permitted only on side with broken line

GDL and seat belt usage

driver and all passangers

BAC slightly above .05%:

risk of causing an accident doubles

Following distance:

3 seconds behind the car in front of you

Headlights:

1/2 hr after sunset and 1/2hr before sunrise

BAC slightly above .10%:

risk of causing an accident 6 times greater

Measures a motorist can take to protect pedestrians:

yield at crosswalks, be alert and obey speed limits, do not pass vehicles stopped for a pedestrian

Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:

senses and judgment are impaired by alcoholsenses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

During probationary license period, Driving School Program mandatory when:

being convicted of 2 or more moving violations and accumulating 4 or more points

Road surfaces most slippery:

first few minutes of rainfall

Hand signal when arm and hand are straight out:

left turn

After completing GDL requirements with one year of unsupervised driving:

visit MVC to obtain unrestricted Basic License

When sharing road with large trucks and buses:

more space to truck making wide turn, extra space when stopping behind, consistent speed when passing

Lost or stolen license:

immediately notify police

Limitations of large trucks and buses:

visibility, stopping distances, maneuverability

Number of passengers permitted in car of GDL Special Learner Permit holder:

Any parent, guardian, or dependent and one additional

Getting a license illegally may result in:

$250-$400 fine, 30-90 days in jail

Trucks in bad weather conditions:

25% longer to stop

No parking in front of public or private driveway unless:

directed to do so by an officer

Before practice driving with permit, driver must:

pass knowledge test, pass vision exam, have validated permit, and obtain 2 red reflectorized decals for license plates

On road test, driver may be tested on:

stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, and steering properly

If you go into a skid, you should:

take your foot off the gas

After completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, probation lasts:

one year

After 2+ drinks, alcohol can impair:

reaction time, coordination and balance, vision and judgment

Fine for violation of GDL permit or probationary license:

$100

Parking a vehicle facing uphill:

turn wheels away from curb

Altering a license or showing an altered license:

$1000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment, loss of driving privilege

If a person has been drinking, they can only sober up with:

time

To make a safe right turn:

approach intersection on far right

Children under 8 years old and 57 inches:

belted and in rear seat, unless no rear seat available

Right on red light:

legal after full stop, check traffic (unless there is a “No Turn on Red” sign)

As of 5/1/2010, all GDL drivers must:

display reflectorized red decal on front and rear license plates

During rain, snow, and ice:

all drivers must have wipers and headlights on

Passing large trucks:

several no-zones (blind spots) in which motorist cannot see other vehicles

Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow/amber traffic signal:

stop

Seat belts:

keep you from being thrown from car, keep you from hitting windshield or dashboard, keep you from sliding off seat and losing control

Deceleration lane:

extra lane at highway exit

To avoid “highway hypnosis”:

avoid looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

Best way to reduce chances of alcohol related accident:

don’t drive at all after drinking

School zone speed limit:

25 mph

Aggressive driving:

improper/erratic lane changes, failure to yield right of way, following too closely

Following distance behind large truck:

truck driver must be able to see other motorist in rearview (or side view) mirror

If you are angry or excited:

give yourself time to cool off before driving

flat tire or blowout:

hold wheel firmly, remove foot from gas, coast to a stop

GDL permit, 21 or older, driving time restrictions:

no restrictions apply

stop sign:

eight sided

A motorist in NJ must carry:

permit/license, registration, insurance

At an uncontrolled intersection:

general rule that vehicle on left must yield to vehicle on right

Driving in reverse:

turn head and body to right until you can see through back window

To avoid spin while in skid:

turn same direction back of car is skidding

Studded snow tires can legally be used:

Nov 15th-Apr 1st

Driving hours for GDL permit or probationary license (under 21):

5:01am-11:00pm

Road test vehicle, no obstructions or consoles between driver and examiner because:

it prevents examiner from reaching foot or parking brake

GDL special learner permit must not drive between:

11:01pm and 5:00am

Move to NJ from another state, vehicle inspected within:

14 days after registering

Probationary drivers not permitted to use:

hand-held or hands-free devices, wireless communication devices, cell phones, GPS, hand-held video games

Except for new vehicles, inspection required:

every 2 years

After driving through a deep puddle:

test your brakes

1.5 ounces of whiskey has same alcohol content as:

12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine

Diamond shaped sign category:

warning

When being passed:

slow down to make it easier on other motorist

Habitual offender:

3 license suspensions in 3 years

Probationary driver period lasts for:

12 months

Order of colors on traffic signal:

red, yellow, green

Person gets drunk in your home, leaves, has an accident:

you could be involved in a lawsuit

Supervising driver for GDL permit must:

be 21, have NJ driver’s license and be seated in front, be licensed driver for at least 3 years

Since 2008, hand-held cell phone use prohibited unless reporting:

fire, traffic accident, medical emergency

Implied Consent Law:

agree to breath test if arrested for possible DUI offense

Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for:

liability

To obtain a probationary license, one must:

pass road test, be at least 17, complete 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions/postponements

If your wheels drift onto the shoulder and you want to return to roadway:

slow down and regain control

Always yield to:

emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and other vehicles already in intersection

3 points can be subtracted from a motorist’s point total every year the motorist goes without:

violation or suspension (total never goes below 0)

School bus stopped directly in front of a school for pick up or drop off:

motorist may pass at 10 mph

Acceleration lane:

extra lane at highway entrance

Brakes fail:

shift to lower gear and pump the brakes

Inline skaters, skateboarders, and bicyclists have same rights/responsibilities as:

a moving MV

Parking near fire hydrant:

allow 10 ft

Drivers are responsible for all passengers under:

18

Parking downhill with a curb:

turn wheels toward curb

Signs that a motorist has been drinking:

weaving, quick stops, speeding

Passing on right permitted when:

vehicles are moving in two or more continuous lines or vehicle in front of you is turning left

Accident prevention formula:

be alert, be prepared, act in time

Emergency vehicles using lights and sirens:

steer to extreme right and stop, let them pass

Best way to enter a curve:

slow down before entering

Insurance surcharges result from:

DUI, DUI and violation of Implied Consent Law, or violation of Implied Consent Law

Signals should be used when:

changing lanes, turning, slowing down

Behind the wheel, motorists should always:

remain calm and follow the rules

School bus stopped on two-way road with red lights flashing:

stop 25ft away

Single, solid white line across an intersection:

stop line

If your license is suspended for MV violations:

no driving until suspension ends and license is restored

Bright beams:

open country driving

Night driving:

be able to stop within distance you can see ahead

Signal must be turned on:

100 ft before turn

Greatest number of DUIs result from consuming:

beer

Keeping a safe following distance:

gives you time to react

Parking near stop sign:

50 ft

Actions that distract drivers:

radio, eating, phone/electronic device

Under 21, under the influence if:

any detectable BAC level (.01 and above)

City driving:

slow down, look for pedestrians, look 12 seconds ahead

At road test, present:

registration, permit, insurance

When driving around a curve:

vehicle tends to go straight

Aggressive drivers may:

cause an accident due to behaviors

Railroad crossing with flashing lights:

stop at least 15 ft away

Passengers for a probationary driver under 21:

any parent, guardian, or dependent and one additional

Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to:

inline skaters/skateboarders, bicyclists, pedestrians

Causes of carbon monoxide poisoning could include:

exhaust leak, blocked tailpipe, running engine in enclosed garage

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning could include:

loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea/vomiting

In the event carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected:

remove person from source and call 911

Penalty for pedestrians under 17 that violate pedestrian law:

$22

Accumulating 6 or more points within 3 years could result in a surcharge of $150. Each additional point after 6 results in a:

$25 surcharge

Motorists most at risk for drowsy driving are typically:

sleep deprived, driving alone, young

NJ child passenger restraint safety law requires that a child ride in a safety or booster seat in rear seat if:

a- 8 years old and under and less than 80 lbs (old law) or b. under 8 years old and less than 57 inches

Old license plates:

turn into any MVC or mail them to MVC in Trenton

Eyesight requirement for permit/license:

20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses

A motorist should always use his/her:

right foot for both the brake and the gas pedal

New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to:

three minutes or less

Watch for animals on both sides of the road and:

be prepared for unexpected movements

When signaling a right turn, yield to:

bicyclists and pedestrians

Two vehicles meet at intersection with left blinkers on:

both vehicles make left staying left of center of intersection

GDL exemptions under 21:

employment and/or religion

Orange diamond shaped sign:

construction zone